Community Outreach Advisor - Extension

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL•Marshall, IL

28d•$39,975 - $48,000

About The Position

WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence. Be a part of our story. Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Job Summary Provide high quality interactive classes within the community and provide continuous program information and interaction between university staff and community members (adults and youth). Classes and workshops include basic nutrition, caregiving, budgeting, and overall wellbeing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in public contact with an agency or organization that is oriented toward community activities.
Knowledge of and ability to work in community-based settings
Ability to utilize technology to coordinate, deliver or convey educational information

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Extension
Certification as a Community Health Worker, Family Development or equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience of program delivery or coordination

Responsibilities

Provide high quality, interactive teaching in the community for youth and adults using identified curriculum and materials as identified by the program area.
Assist in the implementation of synchronous and asynchronous program delivery to reach Extension audiences.
Develop and deepen program partner relationships and provide approved program materials and resources to community agencies and organizations in and outside of physical program locations. Represent Extension at events to promote resources.
Refer clients to various agencies (health care centers, WIC, food pantries, schools, shelters, etc.) and to other Extension staff based upon additional needs/concerns.
Collaborate with team members to plan and meet program goals.
Participate in and organize committees to assess community needs and provide feedback that supports the improvement of program delivery.
Collect information from program staff and participants for reporting. Input data into evaluation systems including PEARS. Provide program reports as requested.
Lead efforts to shop for required materials, prepping classes, and assisting other team members in having program materials.
Maintain program equipment and resources inventory to ensure proper working conditions and availability for programming.
Coordinate program events including supply ordering, shopping, and establishing safety protocols.
Maintain professional competence through required trainings and ongoing opportunities.
Perform other duties that contribute to the mission of University of Illinois Extension programming as assigned.
Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work.

Benefits

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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